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PC Tips
MSConfig
Programs that run automatically
whenever your bout Windows can be
an enormous pain in the backside, and
Windows has a built in tool you can use
to find and disable them.
Click “Start” search for “MSConfig” and
then click on the “Start-up” tab. You can
now disable anything that you want.
Autoruns
Fancy something more powerful then
MSConfig? Then go to http://technet.
microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/
bb963902 is one of the most
comprehensive start-up monitors. If its
running when your PC start up, Autoruns

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will find it. It hides essential Windows
bits so you won’t disable anything by
accident.
CCleaner
CClenaer is a comprehensive Windows
cleaner that can remove unwanted files,
clean up the leftovers from previous
uninstalls, zap temporary files and help
protect your privacy.
It’s very quick and unless you want tech
support, it won’t cost a penny. A great
little program worth keeping on your PC.
Download from http://www.piriform.
com/CCLEANER
Free Vouchers
If you like a bargain, you’ll love Voucher
Cloud. This website finds great discounts
for its members, and it’s free to join. It
often features some pretty good free
offers too, like day passes at spas.

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